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posted on: 3.08.2012

I loved a comment on Stephmodo's tour where a reader generously said I had nailed it with these rooms (I'm really milking this home tour, aren't I :). Little does she know how very much that means. I pour my heart, really, into their rooms. Slowly collecting things that remind me of them, that I want them to see when they wake up, that I think will evoke a sense of magic or enchantment for them. I try to, especially for Tate, since I'm still getting to know the boys, really put her own personality in the room. I want their bedrooms to be always comforting to them, just like mine was growing up.

(the pom pom garland is made from yarn. Me and my sister made it, for those of you who asked)

In the top picture you may have noticed the ever so popular Ikea Rast side table. My sweet parents painted it white for me (since I was on bed rest at the time), and I ordered the brass ring pulls fromhere, viaArmelle's tip. All in all, I think it was about a $40 project, although it did take some time to paint. It's the perfect size for a kids nightstand I think.

Funny story about the wooden family on the right. It was a gift from my sister in law and is our family (pre twins, obviously). Even though the gift was for me, Tate loved them so much, so we decided to display them in her room. Come to find out, months later, that all along she thought they were figurines of her, Wyatt and grandma. Mom who? She still thinks it's grandma.

The felt on linen art "Isn't she Lovely Isn't she Wonderful" was made by my little sister for Tate.

She is so generous with her talents, and we're so lucky to be recipients.

houses- here, because she's already lived in so many in her short life.

(you might also notice the same house print, in another color way, above the boys dresser too!)

One of Stephanie's readers asked if I had blinds in the twins room, and the answer is no. First, because we can't afford them right now, and second because I just love how bright and open it feels. I'm not convinced that kids have to sleep in dark places. So far it hasn't bothered them one bit. I guess if it becomes a problem we'll think of a solution.

I do have one single drape on the corner window, but it's always open, and mainly just for decoration. It's white too (surprise!), so doesn't block out the light anyhow.

A closeup on their mascot, as Stephanie so perfectly put it! Would you know that I actually do hold the boys up each morning to pet him? I do, I do, and they love it.

I knew, whether boy or girl, they were gettingthese adorable blocks. My mom had the idea of putting them in the windowsill, I must give the credit to her, because their couldn't be a better home for them.

Windowsills in this house have about a million uses for us. Books, blocks, flowers.

If you're wanting that picture-ledge library look but can't hang shelves (or haven't yet, in our case) I think windowsills are a great option.

It's been so fun to show you my home, I hope you've enjoyed seeing more pictures & getting sources!

Please do say hello, and if you want to know where anything else is from or have other questions, just let me know in the comments, and like yesterday, I'll answer in the comments.

Somehow I stumbled on your blog a few months ago and love reading it. Your house is beautiful and I love all your decorating. Randomly I think you used to live by my old roommate Stacy Moss?? She lived on Dearborn. Small world :)

i didn't know how to tell you but those figurines are actually of wy, tate and your mom. shoot. sorry :) That made me laugh out loud! obsessed with everything. one day i'm hiring you to decorate my house. one day. love you!

Okay, you can tell that I haven't checked blogs in forever! Your house looks AMAZING!!!! I'm so happy I've been there so I feel like I can picture all of the amazing details. You really have a gift. Please come help me decorate my house.

I *love* your home, thanks for sharing. I love how well you use the natural light in your home. Beautiful. Also, where are your crib bumpers from? They are perfectly plush and look like they don't fall down. Thanks in advance!